FAUNA
The most obvious and largest of the native fauna
is the Dromedary or 1 hump camel, the least well
known would be the Hyena which still roams the
mountains
surrounding St Catherine. Gazelle,
Nubian Ibex and the
rodent Irsa are still found in the hills or approaching
water holes in early evening - though they are rare
and not trekker friendly. The petite desert fox,
Hasseini, can be heard at night making high pitched
yelps as they scavenge close to the campsites for
food.

The bird life as well is limited, with coastal and
inland species searching for meager rations. Along
the coast you are more likely to find the Egret,
Falcon, Kite, Crow, Pigeon [which are still tended
by the Bedu], Dove, and some Finches. Inland again
you find Finches, and the Chukar bird which scurries
off warbling when you approach.

Here's a cross-section of some of the more known species
found in the Sinai: